The Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria in Menorca, Spain, has scheduled for 2008, the excavation of a cluster of roman tombs belonging to a cemetery located on the outskirts of the roman city of Sanisera that was occupied from 123 BC to 550 AD. The excavation will be co-directed by Thäis Fradrique, specialist in physical anthropology and Fernando Contreras, director of the Ecomuseum of the Cape of Cavalleria with the collaboration of specialist in restoration.

The course runs 7 hours per day. In the first phase, participants will excavate the tombs applying learned excavation techniques and methods.  The second phase is laboratory work; the study and conservation of the human remains and other materials recovered relating to the Necropolis. In this way, participants will lean and partake in the complete methodology used by anthropologist when studying human remains and funerary practices. Students will also participate in lectures, classes, exercises and excursion related to the course matter.  For every eight course days there are two days off.

Participants will learn and apply excavation techniques used in physical anthropology when excavating tombs. In the laboratory participants will follow guidelines set by an anthropologist and other specialist for the classification, study, and conservation of human remains and other related material found. Participants will also be given lectures on methodology, roman archaeology, physical anthropology and conservation of archaeological materials.  Participants will visit other archaeological sites on the island through organized excursions. Courses are given in both English and Spanish.

Directed at:

The course is open to anyone interested in learning about Archaeology.   Previous knowledge or   experience in archaeology is not required.

Calendar 2008: 8 sessions (20 days each)

Airfare not included.

Course fee includes:

• Course tuition.
• Accommodation in the Student Residency in Ciutadella. Two to six per room. Walking distance to the historic center, port and beaches.
• Daily transportation to/from the excavation site.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Ciutadella
• Morning snack at the Ecomuseum.
• Accident insurance at the site.
• Included excursions.
• Certificate of participation.

Spaces Available

Participation is limited to 6 students per session. Reservations will only be effective after payment of the registration fee.

Certificates:

At the end of the course, students will receive a certificate of participation stating the hours and activities of the course.

Participants that perform exceedingly well in the course will receive a letter of recommendation from our organization.

Information and reservations:

Lana Johnson, Course Coordinator
Email: sanisera@arrakis.es or archaeology@ecomuseodecavalleria.com